XcodeBuildMCP

Name: XcodeBuildMCP
Author: getsentry

by getsentryversion 2.7.0i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry namecom.xcodebuildmcp/XcodeBuildMCP

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Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

XcodeBuildMCP provides tools for Xcode project management, simulator management, and app utilities.

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What you can do with it

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Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Docs, sheets & office work

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
You fill in yourself: INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLED, XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWS, XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLED, XCODEBUILDMCP_DEBUG

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xcodebuildmcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "xcodebuildmcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLED": "your-value",
        "XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWS": "your-value",
        "XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLED": "your-value",
        "XCODEBUILDMCP_DEBUG": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add xcodebuildmcp --env INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLED=your-value --env XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWS=your-value --env XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLED=your-value --env XCODEBUILDMCP_DEBUG=your-value -- npx -y xcodebuildmcp

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xcodebuildmcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "xcodebuildmcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLED": "your-value",
        "XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWS": "your-value",
        "XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLED": "your-value",
        "XCODEBUILDMCP_DEBUG": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "xcodebuildmcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "xcodebuildmcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLED": "your-value",
        "XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWS": "your-value",
        "XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLED": "your-value",
        "XCODEBUILDMCP_DEBUG": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

Values you fill in

INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLED env
Enable experimental xcodemake incremental builds (true/false or 1/0).
XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWS env
Comma-separated list of workflows to load at startup (e.g., 'simulator,device,project-discovery').
XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLED env
Disable Sentry error reporting (preferred flag).
XCODEBUILDMCP_DEBUG env
Enable verbose debug logging from the server.

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

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Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified against the domain xcodebuildmcp.com (the registry checks domain ownership)
… Not checked yet
Still maintained
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
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Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
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Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Docs, sheets & office worki

More stars than 0% of the other 2167 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 21% of the other 2167 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 2167 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is XcodeBuildMCP safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (2.7.0) reached the registry 4 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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README from the maker

Open the README

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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and CLI that provides tools for agent use when working on iOS and macOS projects.

Installation

MobileBuildMCP ships as a single package with two modes: a CLI for direct terminal use and an MCP server for AI coding agents. Either install method gives you both.

Option A — Homebrew

brew tap getsentry/xcodebuildmcp

brew install mobilebuildmcp

Option B — npm (Node.js 18+)

npm install -g mobilebuildmcp@latest

Verify either install:

mobilebuildmcp --help

Connect your MCP client

Drop-in config snippets for Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, can be found in the official docs page MCP Clients. Most clients can also run the MCP server on demand via npx -y mobilebuildmcp@latest mcp without a global install.

Requirements

macOS 14.5 or later
Xcode 16.x or later
Node.js 18.x or later (not required for Homebrew installation)

Skills

MobileBuildMCP now includes two optional agent skills:

MCP Skill: Primes the agent with instructions on how to use the MCP server's tools (optional when using the MCP server).

CLI Skill: Primes the agent with instructions on how to navigate the CLI (recommended when using the CLI).

To install with a global binary:

mobilebuildmcp init

Or install directly via npx without a global install:

npx -y mobilebuildmcp@latest init

For further information on installing skills, see Agent Skills.

Notes

MobileBuildMCP requests xcodebuild to skip macro validation to avoid errors when building projects that use Swift Macros.
Device tools require code signing to be configured in Xcode. See Device Code Signing.

Privacy

MobileBuildMCP uses Sentry for internal runtime error telemetry only. For details and opt-out instructions, see Privacy & Telemetry.

CLI

MobileBuildMCP provides a unified command-line interface. The mcp subcommand starts the MCP server, while all other commands provide direct terminal access to tools:

# Install globally

npm install -g mobilebuildmcp@latest

Start the MCP server (for MCP clients)

mobilebuildmcp mcp

List available tools

mobilebuildmcp tools

Build for simulator

mobilebuildmcp simulator build --scheme MyApp --project-path ./MyApp.xcodeproj

Prepare portable test products without running tests

mobilebuildmcp simulator build --scheme MyApp --project-path ./MyApp.xcodeproj --simulator-name "iPhone 17" --build-for-testing --test-products-path ./MyApp.xctestproducts

Run previously prepared test products

mobilebuildmcp simulator test --test-products-path ./MyApp.xctestproducts --simulator-name "iPhone 17"

Check for updates and upgrade in place:

mobilebuildmcp upgrade --check

mobilebuildmcp upgrade --yes

The CLI uses a per-workspace daemon for stateful operations (log capture, debugging, etc.) that auto-starts when needed. See the CLI guide for full documentation.

Documentation

Licence

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details. For third-party licensing notices see the THIRD_PARTY_LICENSES file for details. For npm package attributions see the THIRD_PARTY_PACKAGE_LICENSES file for details.

XcodeBuildMCP

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Values you fill in

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Docs, sheets & office worki

Common questions

Alternatives

Agent-Native Calendar

Excel MCP Server

MCP Server for Excel

README from the maker

Installation

Option A — Homebrew

Option B — npm (Node.js 18+)

Connect your MCP client

Requirements

Skills

Notes

Privacy

CLI

Start the MCP server (for MCP clients)

List available tools

Build for simulator

Prepare portable test products without running tests

Run previously prepared test products

Documentation

Licence